Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.61 x 5.98 x 0.24 in. (4.09 x 15.19 x 0.61 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.61 x 5.98 x 0.24 in. (4.09 x 15.19 x 0.61 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree?

Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree created?

Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree made from?

Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree is crafted from ivory.

Is Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree in the public domain?

Plaque with two bulls eating the leaves of a tree is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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